TBS News and Information

Tonight begins the next chapter in our congregation’s musical history. Tonight we are very excited to welcome Cantor Lindsay Kanter to Temple B’nai Shalom. Cantor Lindsay, as she likes to be known, will be with us this year for the High Holy Days and for one Shabbat each month.

Cantor Lindsay comes to us with a wealth of experience. She recently concluded eight years as the Cantor of Temple Emanuel in Kensington,...Read more...

A recent Gallup poll showed that two-thirds of Americans are dissatisfied with way things are going in the United States. A recent Marist poll found that three-quarters of Americans think there is a serious threat to the future of our democracy. Add in economic uncertainty, the looming specter of political violence, concerns about a whole host of important social issues, and it certainly feels like a challenging time to celebrate America’s...Read more...

The sages of the Talmud instructed, “Teach your tongue to say, ‘I don’t know’” (Berachot 4a). Following their advice, I will tell you that I don’t know if Iran’s nuclear program was set back by months or by years. I don’t know what Mamdani’s win in the New York City primary means for the future of the Democratic party, how his troubling views on Israel will affect his ability to govern, or how they will impact the Jewish...Read more...

In the United States, June is Pride Month, an annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and its contributions to American society. It is a time to recognize LGBTQ+ culture and voices, reflect on the history and achievements of the movement for LGBTQ+ equality, and continue to confront the challenges that still exist.

Based on the fundamental belief that every person is created b’tzelem Elohim (in God’s image),...Read more...

The writer, Sarah Tuttle-Singer, a keen observer of all things related to Judaism and Israel, recently noted that there are two ways to respond to the rising wave of antisemitism. One is to curtail your outward expressions of Judaism and connection to Israel, tucking your Jewish star necklace under your shirt. The other is to metaphorically wear the necklace out in the open, loudly and proudly and defiantly, for the whole entire...Read more...

TBS is embracing a valuesdriven approach to philanthropy—one that reflects our mission, our vision, and our deep commitment to Jewish life.

At the heart of our congregation is our mission: to care for one another and the world around us. This guiding principle calls us to invest in the inclusive spiritual, educational, and communal life of TBS, ensuring that our synagogue remains a vibrant center of Jewish connection and...Read more...